Seoul Adventure: A 1-Day Itinerary in Korea

Day 1: Cultural Exploration

Seoul, South Korea

8:00AM

Breakfast at Gwangjang Market

Start your day with a hearty Korean breakfast at Gwangjang Market, where you can savor delicious bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) paired with sweet red bean porridge.
Take Line 1 to Jongno 5-ga Station, and the market is just a short walk away.
KRW 10,000, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

After breakfast, explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty, and witness the changing of the guard ceremony.
Take a 10-minute walk from the market to the palace.
KRW 3,000, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang

Enjoy a traditional Korean lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang, famous for its ginseng chicken soup, a nourishing and delicious dish.
Walk or take a 5-minute taxi ride from the palace to the restaurant.
KRW 15,000, 1 hour

1:30PM

Explore Bukchon Hanok Village

Wander around Bukchon Hanok Village, where you can marvel at traditional Korean houses (hanoks) and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Seoul.
It's a 15-minute walk from the restaurant.
Free, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Visit Insadong

Head to Insadong, a vibrant neighborhood known for its arts and crafts shops, tea houses, and street food stalls; a perfect place to pick up unique souvenirs.
A 10-minute walk from Bukchon.
Free (shopping varies), 2 hours

5:30PM

Dinner at Hanam Pig House

Savor a delightful dinner of Korean BBQ at Hanam Pig House, where you can grill premium pork belly right at your table.
A 20-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Insadong.
KRW 25,000, 1.5 hours

7:30PM

N Seoul Tower

End your day with a visit to N Seoul Tower for breathtaking panoramic views of the city, especially stunning at sunset.
Take a 10-minute taxi ride from the restaurant to the tower.
KRW 10,000, 2 hours
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